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-webp(85)-o(jpg).webp?token=148ab853ec8ef8bc6125110ae1d1910e "Symphonic Folk – Serouj Baghdassarian's Anthem of Returning to His Roots")
Personal Stories08.07.2026The triumphant journey of the “Symphonic Folk: The Epic Sound of Armenia” concert by the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra and music producer Serouj Baghdassarian (C-Rouge) continues. The music, which was first premiered in July 2025, has become, for many, a reminder of the Armenian people's genetic code, and for others, an anthem of returning to their roots. In a short period of time, Symphonic Folk has become not only a highly successful concert eagerly awaited by audiences around the world, but also the beginning of a new chapter in Serouj's relationship with his homeland, Armenia. -
-webp(85)-o(jpg).webp?token=bd1525b5cb7877f8c5093b1952e99b2d "To Plant an Orchard Is to Believe in Tomorrow!")
Personal Stories30.06.2026On an early May morning, when it seems that only Yerevan’s sparrows are awake, I am getting ready for a meeting with a repatriate that is quite unusual for me. What is unusual is not only the time of the meeting, but also the place — this time I decided not to limit myself to the hero’s story in the Repat Armenia office, but to travel with him along his daily route from Yerevan toward Etchmiadzin — to wheat fields and pistachio orchards, to a greenhouse of evergreen avocado trees… After a long, several-day-long saga of searching for the phone number of Ara Dakessian, a repatriate from Lebanon, we drive with him along the M-5 highway toward a plot of land surrounded by the snow-white Ararat and Aragats. Behind the gates await the hero’s stories about his decision to return to the homeland and grow tree species on its soil that are not widespread in Armenia. -
-webp(85)-o(jpg).webp?token=20e0676a186cce95a29a5b22c3752224 "Where to Buy Tickets for Concerts and Events in Armenia in 2026")
Practical Tips26.06.2026You can buy tickets for concerts, theatre performances, festivals and sporting events in Armenia online in just a few minutes. This is especially convenient for tourists, foreign residents and repatriates who are not yet familiar with local ticketing services or do not know where to find up-to-date event listings. Several major ticketing platforms, mobile apps and official websites of cultural venues operate in Armenia. They differ in terms of event selection, payment methods, user interface and electronic ticket format. -
-webp(85)-o(png).webp?token=9bba3387b989d4cee0de07d84f5312a2 "Elena, Who Sings Komitas, the Armenian National Anthem, and Russian Folklore")
Personal Stories22.06.2026Understanding Armenia Through Music We met Elena Goncharova in January at a meeting with newcomers at Repat Armenia. It was then that I realized I wanted to talk to her not about the process of obtaining Armenian citizenship, but to explore deeper layers: how one can sing both Komitas and Russian folklore, what home means, how to integrate into Armenian life without losing one’s identity… -
-webp(85)-o(jpg).webp?token=d4a0c4c91aed4e3e475b9e94ddc6d5e3 "Armenia Visa-Free Entry for US, EU, UK, and GCC Residents in 2026: What Travelers Need to Know")
Practical Tips22.06.2026Armenia has become much easier to visit for many travelers, including repats, in 2026. Whether you are planning a short trip to Yerevan, exploring Armenia as a possible relocation destination, visiting family, or coming to assess business opportunities, the country's visa rules are now worth a closer look. The key point is simple: some travelers can enter Armenia visa-free because of their citizenship, while others may qualify because they hold a valid residence permit from the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union, the Schengen Area, or a GCC country. -
-webp(85)-o(png).webp?token=702d139f65ffa288121da523b354fa8c "Repats Without Restraints - A Chat with George Avakian")
Personal Stories10.06.2026"We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals," or so goes the saying by Immanuel Kant. That quote applies directly to George Avakian, the subject of this Repats without Restraints article. I first met George at a veterinary clinic in Yerevan, before a mutual friend hired him to train our dog, Bambi. What George and his team are doing in Armenia, particularly in the middle of heated debates concerning animals and stray dogs in the country, is a mission not to be taken lightly. That's why I decided to sit down with George and have a canine, candid conversation. -
-webp(85)-o(png).webp?token=689e037d4ab0147c07b0f5e1b85583fb "Armenia Votes on June 7: A Factual Guide for Repatriates and Diasporans")
Opinions02.06.2026Armenia will hold parliamentary elections on June 7, 2026. For repatriates, diasporans living in Armenia, and Armenian citizens who may be voting for the first time, understanding the process is an important part of civic participation. -
-webp(85)-o(png).webp?token=a92e9ded86d88cb7c991e3f82ea5da39 "Repats Without Restraints - Getting Philosophical with Karapet \"Karo\" Sahakyan")
Personal Stories27.05.2026I've always wanted to sit down and just let Karapet "Karo" Sahakyan talk about his craft, his experiences, and his worldviews. You see, people like Karo often seem like adrenaline junkies who chase intensity, drawn to the edges of the world for the thrill. But that impression doesn't last very long. -
-webp(85)-o(png).webp?token=fd9b5800cb0c4a4c547c836c99573e5c "Only experience reveals the truth. — Ania Adjian")
Personal Stories25.05.2026Life in the Diaspora, a Natural Armenian Environment Ania Adjian was born in Buenos Aires into a family representing the Armenian intelligentsia: Ania’s father is a writer who for many years served as director of the local Armenian school and magazine, and her mother, fluent in nine languages, taught Armenian language and literature at the same school. -
-webp(85)-o(jpg).webp?token=63e0b8136c4ab92d32fdeaf4e1c5fdf3 "“Wherever you go, you will be outsiders, and Armenia is our home...”")
Personal Stories20.05.2026Byuregh Keuchkarian's short trips from Lebanon to Armenia first turned into a two-year "business trip," and then into a permanent move to her historical homeland. -
-webp(85)-o(png).webp?token=2481bc17971b61bf40ba126a6ae04547 "“I Like to Think That I Am a Small Part of Change”: Taron Sardaryan")
Personal Stories18.05.2026Life in Russia and Attempts to Move to Armenia After 2022, a large number of highly qualified specialists ended up in Armenia, including doctors, some of whom still live here and actively work in their field. We met one of them, Taron Sardaryan, at the “Chaika” clinic, which I learned about quite recently thanks to my friend, artist Karishok Dulyan, whose works decorate the clinic’s bright corridor. -
-webp(85)-o(png).webp?token=71fa5092d8e795d388b62094924f08ad "Հայրենադարձության, ներգաղթի և քաղաքական կամքի թուլության մասին")
Opinions14.05.2026Հայաստանն այսօր շարունակում է իրեն պահել որպես երկիր, որը դեռ չի կողմնորոշվել՝ պե՞տք են իրեն մարդիկ, թե՝ ոչ։ Գործողություններում, ոչ հռետորաբանությունում։ Ժողովրդագրության կարևորության մասին բարձրագոչ հայտարարությունների ետևում թաքնված է պրոակտիվ հայրենադարձային և ներգաղթային քաղաքականություն կառուցելու քաղաքական կամքի բացակայությունը։ Սա տեխնիկական ձախողում և ժամանակավոր անարդյունավետություն չէ։ Սա համակարգային դիրքորոշում է։ -
-webp(85)-o(png).webp?token=bdc69caa8e816bb46e23271ad45b1978 "Armenia Residency 2026 Reform: What Diaspora Armenians Must Know Before August 1")
News13.05.2026Big changes are ahead for Armenia's residency system in 2026, especially for diaspora Armenians who planned to apply for the Special Passport. The most important date you need to remember is August 1, 2026. After that, the Special Passport system will close, and Armenia will move toward a new residency framework built around biometric residence cards and online applications. -
-webp(85)-o(jpg).webp?token=6368286d10543b82546bf3cb4b65e128 "Digital Nomad in Armenia 2026: A Step-by-Step Guide to Residence Permits for Remote Workers")
Practical Tips28.04.2026Why Armenia Is on the Digital Nomad Map If you've been exploring options for remote work abroad, Armenia may not have been a go-to location on your list. But that's about to change! With flexible entry rules, relatively simple residency procedures, fast internet, and a low cost of living, Armenia offers something many "digital nomad" countries don't: ease and comfort. -
-webp(85)-o(jpg).webp?token=ca8af933f046e86ba818be37dc42d8f5 "The Resilient Wound - An Armenian Genocide Story You’ve (Probably) Never Heard")
News26.04.2026"I can't believe I've never been inside," I remarked to my wife as we entered the Museum of the History of the Armenians of Cilicia in her native town of Nor Hachn. I was familiar with the memorial, designed in 1974 by architect Rafael Israelyan, and knew that it housed a museum. Nevertheless, I'd never visited. That day, we got lucky. The curator, a kind woman named Hayastan Simonyan (yes, that's her actual name), was in town and actually postponed an early visit to Yerevan just for us.
